In the Community: September 16, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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TONIGHT, Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: Voter Registration Training with the city, Holland League of Women Voters and LAUP. After training, the county certifies participants to register new citizens, young people, people who have recently moved, and others for the November elections. At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.
TONIGHT, Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: "No Human Being is Illegal: Immigration Policies in Michigan," discussion hosted by American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, Western Branch. Free, open to the public. At Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 2 Fulton West, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 17, 11 am: Constitution Day event by Hope College Political Science Department: "Is Gay Marriage a Constitutional Right? Reflections on the Supreme Court's Recent Rulings," presented by Dr. Joel Toppen and responded to by Dr. Jeffrey Polet, both of the faculty. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, Sept 17, 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm program: Michigan Department of Civil Rights 50th Anniversary Community Conversation. Program and panel of state and local leaders discussing civil rights-related issues. Open to the public. Contact John Golaszewski at (616) 356-0380 or GolaszewskiJ@michigan.gov At City Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe NW, 9th floor, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 17, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race."
This second meeting includes a panel of African American and Latino men, and small group discussions. Please bring a dish to share—there will be a potluck. For info, contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 W. 20th, Holland.
Wed, Sept 18, 6:30 to 8 pm: Four-session (Sept 18 and 25; Oct 2 and 9) workshop: "Church Between Borders," offering "a fresh way to talk about immigration, build community, and explore related ethnical and justice issues." Open to all; no preregistration necessary. Child care provided. For information, call 399-1872. At Intersection Ministries, 945 136th Ave (136th and Riley), Holland.
Sat, Sept 21, 10 am-noon: Registration for All For One dance classes. $35 for 9-week classes in line dance, hip hop, Mexican Folkloric (requires dance shoes and dance skirt), or Latin rhythm (12 years and up and parents). Classes begin Sat, Sept 28. Contact moonchild1993@yahoo.com
At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th, Holland.
Sat, Sept 21, 5 to 7 pm: Holland-area Picnic for Peace, "honoring peace and nonviolence within ourselves and in the world" on International Day of Peace. Bring a dish to share; beverages provided. Please also bring chairs. After the meal, attendees will walk to the nearby Holland Peace Pole for shared reflections. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace and Holland Peacemakers. At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks Ave north of 16th St, Holland.
Mon, Sept 23, 11 am: (Mondays through Dec. 9): Tiempo de Cuentos in Español (Storytime in Spanish). Diviértase con su pequeño! Escuchando cuentos, cantando canciones y haciendo manualidades. Cuarto de actividades para niño localizado en el piso de arriba. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Wed, Sept 25 (also Thurs, Sept 26), 7:30 pm: Film, "A Place at the Table"; 90-minute documentary starring Jeff Bridges focuses on food crises through the eyes of three families. Sponsored by several local and national organizations concerned with hunger in America. $6 general admission, $5 seniors; free to Hope students. At Knickerbocker Theater, 86 East 8th, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 26, 12:15 pm: Film, "Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance."
6:30 pm: Harlem Renaissance Poetry Reading. Both events in connection with current exhibit, "Promise of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection"-- 75 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics, and documents showcasing significant African American artists from the last 150 years. For information, call (231) 720-2570 or http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.
Sat, Sept 28, 7 pm: Documentary "Black and Blue, the Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game." When Georgia Tech demanded that U-M's African American player Willis Ward be benched before the southern team would play U-M, Gerald Ford threatened to quit the U-M team and students and community protested the decision to keep Ward out of the game; the incident is said to have helped Michigan turn a corner in race relations and shaped Ford's views on civil rights and racial equality all the way to the White House. Tickets $5; children and non-Michigan alums welcome. Limited seating. (616) 403-7464 or 399-9767. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, Sept 18, 9 am to 2 pm: Career & Education Expo. More than 20 companies and educational institutions onsite at Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th Sts, Holland.
A virtual Career Fair will run on www.hollandsentinel.com from Sept 19 to Sept 25.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance and Ottawa County Human Services Coordinating Council
Director: Contract position to provide leadership to a collaborative of the two organizations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; prior leadership experience in government or nonprofits. 30 hours/wk; $35,000 to $45,000/yr. For complete description, go to the website
http://www.ottawaunitedway.org/images/stories/Director%20Job%20Description%20-%20FINAL.pdf Send resume with cover letter by Monday, Sept 23, at Greater Ottawa County United Way, attn: Rebekah Bakker, rbakker@ottawaunitedway.org, 115 Clover St, Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423.
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Volunteer Development Specialist at Muskegon Service Center. Places, trains, and recognizes adult volunteers; develops curricula and resources; carries out variety of other duties. Bachelor's degree; 2-4 years of progressive responsibility; or other combination of education, training, and experience. Bilingual skills encouraged (English/Spanish); knowledge and experience in Girl Scout program desirable. Full-time, with benefits, starting at $28,000/yr. www.gsmists.org Phone 866-566-7434. Send cover letter and resume or application for employment to Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, attn: Human Resources, via email at hr@gsmists.org, fax (616) 784-8187, or mail to 3275 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49544. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
